Using robotic surgery, trained physicians perform complex surgical procedures with greater precision, flexibility and control than would be possible with conventional techniques. Procedures are performed either through multiple access points (multi-port access) or through a single access point (single incision port). Surgical robots range from hand-held tools, some of which integrate multiple drive systems and are designed for one specific surgical method, to fixed multi-axis robotic systems that can be used universally for a variety of medical procedures. The latter consist of robotic arms coupled with precision instruments, high-quality camera systems used directly on site inside the patient, and the computer-based robot control system. Advancements in the areas of artificial intelligence and augmented reality will continue to drive in acceptance of such surgical robots. Read more
